5 from 33 votes
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, red onion, and pecans topped with crumbled feta cheese, all drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze. The glaze is made by reducing balsamic vinegar and honey to a syrupy consistency with a touch of salt and pepper. The salad offers a refreshing mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a variety of crisp and soft textures.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
278 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 cups spinach packed
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ¼ red onion sliced, large
- 1 cup pecans halved
- feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese
For the balsamic glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly ground, pinch
Instructions
- Cook balsamic vinegar and honey in a small pot over medium-high heat. Boil for about 5 minutes until it thickens. Add salt and pepper.
- Combine the spinach, strawberries, pecans, and red onion slices in a large salad bowl or on a platter. Sprinkle feta cheese, and drizzle the balsamic glaze over salad. Toss lightly and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Wash and thoroughly dry spinach leaves using a salad spinner or paper towels to prevent sogginess.
- Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness and better flavor balance.
- Feta cheese can be substituted with gorgonzola or crumbled goat cheese for a different taste.
- If pecans are unavailable or you prefer a nut-free option, walnuts, slivered almonds, or sunflower seeds work well.
- Serve the salad immediately after adding the balsamic glaze to keep the spinach crisp and fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Potassium
286mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
1442IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1442IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.